Problem with RCA/S-Video Connections

brendaa1 · 11-02-2009, 02:59 PM

We have a Panasonic TH-42PZ80U. It has just become unusable with the RCA and S-Video inputs, both front and back. When our son plugs in the PS2 or the GameCube using RCA, the picture is offset - partially rolled. So, it is cut in half with the bottom on top and top on bottom. While troubleshooting, we tried putting our directv receiver through the s-video which is on the same input, and got very bad color, and partial distortion. We have tried unplugging everything to see if there is any interference, and it doesn't make any difference.

We are having trouble getting through to the Panasonic Viera Concierge phone number/chat.

Any suggestions?

riskybehaviour · 11-09-2009, 08:08 AM

Probably worth checking that the devices you are attaching to the s-video ports are configured to use s-video on their video out settings , that certainly sounds the problem for your directtv issue.

Loves2Watch · 11-09-2009, 10:01 AM

Unplug your TV from power (and all connected devices) for 1/2 hour. Plug everything back in and see if that works...

brendaa1 · 11-09-2009, 10:25 AM

We did get through to Panasonic. They sent out a tech. They ended up replacing the whole A board. All is well now.

Loves2Watch · 11-09-2009, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brendaa1

We did get through to Panasonic. They sent out a tech. They ended up replacing the whole A board. All is well now.

WOW. Pretty good service, I would say...

brendaa1 · 11-09-2009, 10:31 AM

Actually, once we were able to get through to someone at the concierge service, we were very pleased. The tech they sent out was from a small local shop that was very knowledgeable and accommodating.

11-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#1
brendaa1 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Problem with RCA/S-Video Connections We have a Panasonic TH-42PZ80U. It has just become unusable with the RCA and S-Video inputs, both front and back. When our son plugs in the PS2 or the GameCube using RCA, the picture is offset - partially rolled. So, it is cut in half with the bottom on top and top on bottom. While troubleshooting, we tried putting our directv receiver through the s-video which is on the same input, and got very bad color, and partial distortion. We have tried unplugging everything to see if there is any interference, and it doesn't make any difference. We are having trouble getting through to the Panasonic Viera Concierge phone number/chat. Any suggestions?

11-09-2009, 10:01 AM	#3
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,955	Unplug your TV from power (and all connected devices) for 1/2 hour. Plug everything back in and see if that works... __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player. Friends don't let friends buy Korean brand TV's.

11-09-2009, 10:25 AM	#4
brendaa1 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Thanks all We did get through to Panasonic. They sent out a tech. They ended up replacing the whole A board. All is well now.

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11-09-2009, 08:08 AM	#2
riskybehaviour What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 1	Probably worth checking that the devices you are attaching to the s-video ports are configured to use s-video on their video out settings , that certainly sounds the problem for your directtv issue.

11-09-2009, 10:31 AM	#6
brendaa1 What is HD? Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3	Actually, once we were able to get through to someone at the concierge service, we were very pleased. The tech they sent out was from a small local shop that was very knowledgeable and accommodating.